haha yeah mine always hated it too. I remember when it first came on the air and Bart used the phrase "I'm Bart Simpson, who the hell are you" and people lost their minds. Then some t-shirts were released using that phrase and people really lost their minds. Funny how the world was a bit more innocent back then. I think my parents hated the show with a passion ever since that point.
Yes, very much more innocent and I really miss it sometimes. The things kids consider normal these days is almost appalling!